ULI Columbus News

Thanks to all of the 2019 ULI Hines Competition Local Mentors and Judges for donating their time, talent, and energy to help mentor graduate students at The Ohio State University. These students are competing in the ULI Hines Student Urban Design Competition and benefited from working with the following mentors: Kim Sharp | City of Westerville Brian Barrett | Wagenbrenner Development Sarah Mackert | JBAD Greg Gallas | Gallas Zadeh Development Evan Mulcahey | Wagenbrenner Development Brian Bernstein | Realm Collaborative Aaron Domini | OHM Advisors Josh Helms | OHM Advisors Jeff Mohrman | Finance Fund … Read More

In 2007, there was no Huntington Park in the Arena District, no Bridge Park in Dublin and no 21-story James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at Ohio State University. There also was no ULI Columbus. Just as central Ohio has grown and evolved over the past decade, so too has ULI Columbus, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting quality of life and prosperity through responsible land use practices. Members of ULI Columbus gathered recently to celebrate the District Council’s 10-year anniversary, reflecting on successes and looking ahead to many … Read More

Our Member of the Month in December is Mark Lundine,who serves as Economic Development Administrator for the City of Columbus. A longtime ULI Columbus member, Lundine is co-chair of the organization’s programming committee. Mark Lundine, Economic Development Administrator, City of Columbus Family:Married, two kids. Hobbies:I love sports. I play soccer twice a week and also coach soccer. Favorite restaurant:I have many. We love Figlio—that’s my wife’s favorite. If I could meet one person:Alexander Hamilton Favorite book: I’m currently reading the Phil Knight memoir, Shoe Dog. It’s excellent. Favorite candy: … Read More

For October, our featured Member of the Month is Autumn R. Glover, who serves as Women’s Leadership Initiative co-chair for ULI Columbus. In her day job, Glover serves as Director of Local Government and Community Relations for University Hospital East-Ohio State Office of Government Affairs. Autumn R. Glover, MCRP, MPP, Director of Local Government and Community Relations, University Hospital East-Ohio State Office of Government Affairs Family: Married, 1-year-old daughter Resides: Columbus Hobbies: Travel, going to concerts, exploring taco places (the food truck at Long Street and Taylor Avenue is my … Read More

All Associate Young Leader and Student Members are eligible to apply for the 2018 ULI Fall Meeting Scholarship! 2018 ULI Columbus Young Leader Fall Meeting Scholarship Application One Young Leader or Student member of ULI Columbus will be awarded a scholarship to attend the 2018 Fall Meeting in Boston from October 8-11, 2018. The scholarship will include complimentary registration and a $2000 reimbursement of expenses related to hotel, airfare, local transport, and meals. Applicants are requested to submit the following: Completed online application with basic information, ULI engagement, and essay (400 word … Read More

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Who: Councilmember Jaiza Page Councilmember Elizabeth Brown When: Wednesday, June 20 5pm Where: Columbus City Hall Council Chambers 90 W. Broad Street What: Councilmember Jaiza Page, chair of the Economic Development and Small Business Committee and Councilmember Elizabeth Brown are hosting a public hearing on proposed changes to tax incentive policies in Columbus. These changes are based on a series of public meetings held last fall to solicit community input following the release of a study by HR&A Advisors. The study provided data regarding the City’s use of tax incentives to … Read More

This month, get to know member Michael Douglas, who serves as the Young Leaders Group Chair for ULI Columbus. The Toledo native has been building his career in Columbus since graduating from Ohio State University with specializations in corporate finance and real estate. For the past two years, Douglas has served as Senior Financial Analyst for Kaufman Development, a full-service real estate firm offering investment, construction, development and management of multifamily, mixed-use and residential redevelopment. Prior to his current role, Douglas spent five years at Glimcher Realty Trust and Washington … Read More

Amid vast economic disparities from one block to the next, both nationally and locally, Columbus has the opportunity to redevelop one of its critical neighborhoods in a thoughtful and creative way. The rare opportunity comes with expert consulting, with Columbus being selected by the Rose Center for Public Leadership in Land Use to participate in the Daniel Rose Fellowship, a program of the National League of Cities in partnership with the Urban Land Institute. The Rose Fellowship is providing Columbus with technical assistance on how to preserve and encourage mixed-income … Read More

This month’s featured member is Jennifer L. (Knittle) LaPointe, a Co-Chair of the Membership Development Committee and a member of the Women’s Leadership Initiative of ULI Columbus. In her day job, she serves as Central Ohio Development Group Leader for Kleingers Group, a full-service civil engineering, surveying and landscape architecture firm with offices in Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton. LaPointe, a three-year member of ULI Columbus, has more than 20 years of experience in the field, working with owners, developers and architects on a diverse range of projects including commercial, industrial, … Read More